Chapter 136: All Plants and Trees Are Soldiers
As more and more ministers came out, Tanglin Luoxi's anger quickly disappeared, and it was replaced by a strong doubt: What? It turns out that so many ministers' homes have been burglarized overnight? Except for Ouyang Xiao and others, most of them have not participated or have not directly participated in the events of that year, and according to everyone's reports, without exception, they were all thefts of property, and there were no other accidents. In this way, this incident has nothing to do with the coup d'Γ©tat of the year, but is just a group of ordinary thieves who covet money?
At this time, Jingzhao Yin Lu Weichi asked to see him. After receiving permission, he rushed up to the hall in three steps and two steps, and fell to his knees with a thud, and said in a panicked voice: "Your Majesty! Early this morning, a large number of wealthy merchants in the city came to report that they had suffered thieves in their homes last night, and that they had suffered heavy losses......
"What?!"
"The rich merchants in the city have also been stolen?"
"It looks like the same people did it, and they must have been planning it for a long time......"
"Yes, yes, yes! Exactly! These thieves must have stepped on it a little bit and then started at the same time......
Before Lu Weichi's words fell, the ministers in the hall were in an uproar, and then there were many discussions. However, Tanglin Luoxi, who was originally angry, gradually calmed down, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief: In this case, it seems that the other party is indeed here for wealth, and it has nothing to do with the things of the year, so it is very good.
Even so, Donglin Luoxi's expression became much more normal, and he deliberately slammed the armrest and said, "These thieves are really hateful, they actually stole here!
The ministers immediately looked at each other, and each remained silent. Tanglin Luoxi originally asked casually, and did not expect this group of people to tell the origin of those thieves, if it was really that easy, how could the thieves commit such a big case overnight? Being able to steal so many property and not one of them was caught is enough to show that they are all extraordinary, and they must be a very tight organization, not comparable to ordinary thieves.
However, since this matter had nothing to do with the coup d'Γ©tat that year, Tanglin Luo Xi was naturally not so nervous, and his tone eased: "In this way, the whereabouts of these thieves are secretive, and they really came out with a plan." In order to prevent them from continuing to commit crimes, I will hand over this matter to Yang'er and Yun'er to investigate, and you two must arrest these thieves to calm the people's hearts!"
The emperor's decree was given, and the two naturally hugged their fists and received the order: "Yes, the son obeys the order!"
Tanglin Luo Xi nodded, and then waved his hand: "In this way, all the Qings should step aside, and Ouyang Aiqing will stay." β
Everyone retreated, and Dongling Luo Xi waved his hand back again, and then frowned and asked, "Are there a lot of treasures stolen from the house?"
"Back to the emperor: no," Ouyang Xiao bowed and replied, "The minister has carefully inventoried, and the stolen ones are the jewelry in the minister's wife and children's room, and the loss is ...... It's not too serious. β
The jewelry that Tanglin Guyun took away from Ouyang Xiao's mansion was worth more than 100,000 taels, and the loss was not serious. However, Ouyang Xiao also knew very well that if the jewelry of his wives and children could reach 100,000 taels casually, wouldn't it mean that there were countless treasures in the Prime Minister's Mansion? In order not to arouse the emperor's dissatisfaction and suspicion, it was better to understate it.
I don't know if I know it in my heart or believe Ouyang Xiao's words, Donglin Luo Xi obviously didn't plan to dwell on this issue more, and then said: "Ouyang Xiao, you and I know everything back then, and there is no one else here, so I won't go around in circles with you: do you think these people will be ......?"
"The remnants of the previous dynasty?" Ouyang Xiao was slightly taken aback, and then shook his head affirmatively, "The minister thinks it's impossible. It is clear that they are here for money, and they are not interested in anything else, not even beauty. Your Majesty, will you be too grassy?"
Tanglin Luo Xi was silent for a moment, and his heart was already a lot lighter because of Ouyang Xiao's words: "Maybe, after all, this matter is not trivial, and now the envoys of the two countries are about to resist the imperial capital, and I have to guard against it." But judging from the current situation, it is true that I am too sensitive. β
"Exactly," Ouyang Xiao nodded, "His Royal Highness King Zhan used a clever plan before, which caused those remnants of the Dragon Protector Sect to suffer heavy losses, and the minister estimated that they would not come to make trouble again in a short time, so the emperor can rest assured." β
"Having said that, if those remnants are not eliminated, it will always be a great scourge!" Dongling Luo Xi said suspiciously, with murderous intent surging in his eyes, "Wouldn't it be bad if they just hid now to recuperate and wait until the envoys of the two countries arrived before coming out to cause trouble?"
Ouyang Xiao was stunned for a moment, but obviously had no good plan: "This ...... This can only allow Ouchi's secret agents and the Imperial City Forbidden Army to strengthen their vigilance and nip the incident in the bud at any time!"
Nonsense, do you use it?" Dongling Luo Xi couldn't help but roll his eyes, and then smiled faintly and said: "It's okay for you, even a master like the Wind Path Leader has been recruited by you, you can naturally sit back and relax." β
"Minister...... The minister is just in case," Ouyang Xiao accompanied the smiling face, looking very humble, "In fact, the little girl was suddenly obsessed with kung fu, and by chance met Wufeng, as soon as the two fell in love, the little girl worshiped Wufeng as a teacher, and the minister also left him in the mansion as a nurse by the way." Last night's events show that he is still somewhat useful, but it is far worse than that of Ouchi's secret agent, and it is not the same. β
Tanglin Luo Xi smiled, but he didn't mean to blame: "It's an eventful time now, and it's always good to take some precautions." Let's see what Yang'er and Yun'er can find out first, and you have to be more careful in the future, as for that thing......"
"Your Majesty, rest assured, no one will be able to find it. Ouyang Xiao said confidently, "That thing has always been properly kept, and there will never be any mistakes!"
Tanglin Luo Xi secretly scolded the "old fox" in his heart, but he pretended to be relieved on his face: "That's good, what I'm most worried about is that thing will fall into the hands of those remnants of the former dynasty, and when the time comes, all of our monarchs and ministers will have no good fruit to eat, you must take care of it!"
Ouyang Xiao nodded yes, and after a few more words, he bowed and retreated. Seeing his back disappear at the door, Tanglin Luo Xi gritted his teeth in anger: Damn! If it weren't for that thing, I would have cut you bastards with a thousand knives! I must take that thing back, lest I have to look at your face all the time as an emperor!
But...... This must be done in secret, and these bastards must not be allowed to know that it is me......! After frowning and thinking for a long time, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he beckoned: "Come out!"
"Yes!" In response, two Ouchi secret agents flashed out, "What does the emperor command?"
Tanglin Luo Xi beckoned the two to approach, and then whispered something. The two agreed in unison and left quietly. Laughing coldly, he casually picked up the recital on the table: Ouyang Xiao, do you want to fight with me? Otherwise, why is it that I am the emperor today, and you can only be my prime minister? Hmph!
Leaving the main hall, Ouyang Xiao saw that there was no one left and right, and couldn't help but sneer: Donglin Luoxi, do you want to destroy the evidence? Impossible! As long as I hold this thing firmly, I don't have to be afraid of anything! You want to enjoy wealth and wealth, let's be together. If you want me to go to hell, I have to drag you!
By the way, the emperor ordered King Jing and King Zhan to investigate this theft case together, they may go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to investigate the scene, I better go back and take a look!
Tanglin Chenyang, who left the main hall one step in advance, squinted at the Donglin Guyun beside him, smiled deliberately and said: "Third brother, you are better at investigating the case, where do you think we should start investigating?"
"The second emperor brother has won the prize. Tanglin Guyun replied without humility or arrogance, "If I am good at investigating the case, how can I not have the slightest eyebrows in the matter of assassins last time? That is, my father is generous, and I will not be investigated, otherwise I am afraid that I would have been punished for the crime of incompetence." β
The assassin incident refers to the fact that there is an assassin intent to assassinate Duanmu Youning, and the mastermind Tanglin Chenyang will not say much about this matter, so as not to reveal flaws, so he simply smiled and said: "You can't say that, that incident can only blame Duanmu Youning for failing to provide more clues, what does it have to do with you? Let's talk about this matter now." β
Tanglin Guyun knew it in his heart, and he didn't want to debunk him: "If you want to investigate this matter, you can only start from the scene, and then ask the people who fought with the thieves last night to see if there are any clues." Second Emperor Brother, let's go our separate ways, we can save time, where do you want to go first?"
Tanglin Chenyang groaned slightly: "I'll go to Duan Mingzheng's side first, what about you?"
"I'll go to Prime Minister Ouyang's mansion to have a look," Tanglin Guyun replied, "Second Emperor Brother, I'm out of company." β
Tanglin Chenyang nodded, and the two turned around and left. Out of the palace gate, Xiao Zhan, who was already waiting here, hurriedly greeted him: "Lord, how is it?"
"Everything went well, and my father didn't suspect anything. Tanglin Guyun replied indifferently, "And ordered me and the second emperor brother to investigate this theft case." β
"Huh?" Xiao Zhanfei was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, "Isn't this a typical thief shouting to catch a thief?"
Tanglin Guyun smiled: "Hmm." Let's go, catch the thief. β
When he stepped into the Prime Minister's Mansion, Tanglin Guyun was actually a little ridiculous. The person who visited the Prime Minister's Mansion last night was obviously him, but at this moment he still wants to pretend to come to find clues to catch the thief? This is also too funny.
Funny is funny, and the drama that should be done still has to be done. Seeing His Royal Highness King Zhan coming, everyone came to greet him respectfully. Hearing that His Royal Highness was here to investigate the case, they cooperated in every possible way and sent the most clever and capable housekeeper to lead the way.
Under the leadership of the housekeeper, Tanglin Guyun first walked around the room of the prime minister's wife, Han Zhiyi, and then went to the rooms of several concubines and Miss Gongzi in turn. Just when they came to Ouyang Xiao's daughter Ouyang Yuting's room, they suddenly heard a woman's voice coming from the door: "Ah! No wonder this mansion is suddenly full of lotus leaves, which is refreshing, it turns out that His Royal Highness the King of Zhan is here, which really makes the Prime Minister's Mansion shine!"